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TURK · 08-14-2012, 11:53 AM

Planning a few day trip to Moab, to camp and ride the RZR. I am not a competition rider, just want to enjoy some of the trails, scenery, and I don't want to break my shit. What advise, publications and spots should I pay attention to? Avoid?
Oh yea, wherever I go, needs to be dog friendly.
Thanks

redcj7 · 08-15-2012, 09:37 AM

Get the trail guides from Fun Treks.

Details all the trails for Jeeps and also for ATV's. (two seperate books).

despain85 · 08-15-2012, 10:24 AM

Definitely Hells Revenge, poison spider loop, top of the world, you could do the rim if you wanted a harder trail. The first three are easy and scenic.

Joffman35 · 08-18-2012, 12:59 AM

The parks are strictly no dogs. If you are camping, I recommend site D 16 at Slick Rock. Has an incredible view and close to Fins & Things, Hells Revenge, and Baby Lions Back. If you go North of town, there are some sand dunes to play in and easy trails. Go to the visitor center. They sell a book that has every trail and info that covers the entire area. Worth the price. Have fun and stay safe.

TURK · 08-19-2012, 05:06 PM

Thanks, guys. Good advise.

Any more voices of experience?

66cummins · 08-19-2012, 09:28 PM

when are you going? we will be over there with a large group for a sxs rally sept 27-30...

enigma2y0u · 08-20-2012, 06:12 PM

Fins 'n things, isn't really worth doing.

Hells revenge is really easy, but you should do it anyway since it's a staple trail.

I did the poison spider trifecta in my rzr this spring. I broke a cv and beat the shit out of my trailing arms. Guess you could take easier lines, but whatever. If you just did the poison spider loop you wouldn't hurt much.

I like camping at kens lake. You can do steelbender trail from camp. There are a couple spots that would be pretty tricky in a rzr.

Lastly, I would like to just say even if you dont' want to 'break my shit', make sure you go in with aftermarket skids.

DirtRoads · 08-21-2012, 09:05 PM

Rented a RZR up there last January and ran Fins N Things and Hell's Revenge. For the experienced Moab traveler it may be nothing but having no previous exposure they were definitely worth doing. Senic, technical enough to be interesting.

TURK · 08-22-2012, 09:16 AM

Not sure on when I'll go, I'm pretty open on dates.

Not worried about tearing up my RZR, just don't want to tear it up the first day,and be looking for parts and making repairs.

I want to see the iconic trails and go progressively harder as the trip progresses

Still getting good info, thanks

Just saw the ad for the red rock rendezvous, looks like a good time to shoot for. Any advise on gear, either for the RZR or for camping?

Darryl89 · 08-24-2012, 02:47 PM

Also, Dorrica Brewer of Moab Powersports and Rentals is a good resource for the Moab area. Moab PowerSports number is (435) 259-7800. She's got parts for your RZR and also does guiding.

But going on the Red Rockin Rendevous is probably your best bet for fun in a more informal setting...

TURK · 08-27-2012, 02:58 PM

^^^^

Sounds like good advice Thanks, I'll keep her contact info

08-14-2012, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
TURK Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 90381 Posts: 303	First trip to Moab Planning a few day trip to Moab, to camp and ride the RZR. I am not a competition rider, just want to enjoy some of the trails, scenery, and I don't want to break my shit. What advise, publications and spots should I pay attention to? Avoid? Oh yea, wherever I go, needs to be dog friendly. Thanks

08-21-2012, 09:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
DirtRoads Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 133009 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 195	Rented a RZR up there last January and ran Fins N Things and Hell's Revenge. For the experienced Moab traveler it may be nothing but having no previous exposure they were definitely worth doing. Senic, technical enough to be interesting. __________________ Master of the Obvious

08-22-2012, 09:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
TURK Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 90381 Posts: 303	Not sure on when I'll go, I'm pretty open on dates. Not worried about tearing up my RZR, just don't want to tear it up the first day,and be looking for parts and making repairs. I want to see the iconic trails and go progressively harder as the trip progresses Still getting good info, thanks Just saw the ad for the red rock rendezvous, looks like a good time to shoot for. Any advise on gear, either for the RZR or for camping? Last edited by TURK; 08-22-2012 at 09:22 AM.

08-24-2012, 02:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Darryl89 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 143821 Posts: 219	Also, Dorrica Brewer of Moab Powersports and Rentals is a good resource for the Moab area. Moab PowerSports number is (435) 259-7800. She's got parts for your RZR and also does guiding. But going on the Red Rockin Rendevous is probably your best bet for fun in a more informal setting... __________________ Arctic Cat Desert Race XTZ: ITP, King Off-Road Racing Shocks, custom +5 Suspension & more..

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08-15-2012, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
redcj7 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 32975 Posts: 58	Get the trail guides from Fun Treks. Details all the trails for Jeeps and also for ATV's. (two seperate books).

08-15-2012, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
despain85 Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107014 Location: Wellington, Co Posts: 401	Definitely Hells Revenge, poison spider loop, top of the world, you could do the rim if you wanted a harder trail. The first three are easy and scenic.

08-18-2012, 12:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Joffman35 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Member # 190638 Posts: 4	The parks are strictly no dogs. If you are camping, I recommend site D 16 at Slick Rock. Has an incredible view and close to Fins & Things, Hells Revenge, and Baby Lions Back. If you go North of town, there are some sand dunes to play in and easy trails. Go to the visitor center. They sell a book that has every trail and info that covers the entire area. Worth the price. Have fun and stay safe.

08-19-2012, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
TURK Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 90381 Posts: 303	Thanks, guys. Good advise. Any more voices of experience?

08-19-2012, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
66cummins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33464 Location: Santa Maria,Ca Posts: 693	when are you going? we will be over there with a large group for a sxs rally sept 27-30...

08-20-2012, 06:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
enigma2y0u Rock God Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36955 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 1,038	Fins 'n things, isn't really worth doing. Hells revenge is really easy, but you should do it anyway since it's a staple trail. I did the poison spider trifecta in my rzr this spring. I broke a cv and beat the shit out of my trailing arms. Guess you could take easier lines, but whatever. If you just did the poison spider loop you wouldn't hurt much. I like camping at kens lake. You can do steelbender trail from camp. There are a couple spots that would be pretty tricky in a rzr. Lastly, I would like to just say even if you dont' want to 'break my shit', make sure you go in with aftermarket skids.

08-27-2012, 02:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
TURK Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 90381 Posts: 303	^^^^ Sounds like good advice Thanks, I'll keep her contact info